Job Title:

Operations Team Leader

Summary:

Join our team as an Operations Team Leader in Friendly, WV. As a pivotal leader in production management, this role entails overseeing the coordination of production personnel, raw materials, equipment, and processes. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a rotating continuous operations cycle, ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and emergency response across all shifts.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the safety and integrity of operations on all shifts and oversee day-to-day plant production results

• Manage maintenance of environmental health and safety activities, certifications, compliance, incident investigation, and specialized programs.

• Assist operators with problem resolution and maintenance functions.

• Support operators in quality matters, including yields and off-spec issue identification.

• Administer the collective bargaining agreement for hourly employees and handle grievance administration, arbitrations, disciplinary activities, and contract negotiations.

• Act as a liaison between operators and technical resources.

• Lead Maintenance Supervisors to drive craft efficiency and accountability.

• Execute daily repair and replacement work for cost-effective plant operational integrity

• Serve as Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief, trained in fire safety techniques, and lead the site's Fire Brigade in emergency response.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• 1+ years in a supervisory role

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 

• Strong personal orientation towards the safety of self and others

• Uses effective troubleshooting skills

• Clear and patient communicator who can lead calmly and confidently during challenging conditions

• Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule

The following are preferred for this role

• Engineering or safety degree preferred

• OSHA 30 certification

• Employee relations background

• A strong lean manufacturing orientation

• Working knowledge of SAP

• Knowledge of chemistry and chemical manufacturing

If you are a dedicated professional seeking a challenging role in a safety-focused and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for the position

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position demands physical stamina, requiring regular sitting, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, turning, grasping, and movement within the facility. Walking on various surfaces and maintaining balance are essential. Strong sensory abilities, including hearing, sight, and clear speech, are necessary. Lifting to 50 pounds may be required. Certain positions may necessitate passing a fit test and wearing a respirator. The work environment for this position is a manufacturing setting, which may expose employees to outdoor weather conditions and loud noise levels. Candidates must be adaptable and comfortable working in a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $82,500 - $120,450

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individua